Academic Year 2026-2027
Housing Application Dates & Deadlines
| Date | Details |
|---|---|
| May 2026 | Housing Application opens |
| June 2026 | Roommate Wizard Opens |
| June 26, 2026 | EXTENDED! Roommate Wizard Closes at 12 p.m. (noon) |
| June 26, 2026 | EXTENDED! Housing Application Priority Deadline for fall 2026 (students who submit their applications after the deadline will be placed on a waitlist and will experience booking delays.) |
| June 15, 2026 | Fall deadline to apply to OSD for Housing accommodations |
| July 24, 2026 | EXTENDED! Last day to pay for fall or establish a Payment Plan and make the first payment. Payments made after this date are subject to late fees. After the first payment, all remaining payments are due by the 20th of each month. |
| September 8, 2026 | Last day to Add a Course (Cal State LA residents are required to be Cal State LA students enrolled in courses.) |
| November 20, 2026 | Last day for those who set up a payment plan to make their final payment. |
Cancellation Deadlines
| Date | Details |
|---|---|
| July 24, 2026 | EXTENDED! Last day to lower your Meal Plan |
| July 24, 2026 | EXTENDED! Last day to Cancel your Housing License Agreement Without Penalty |
| December 15, 2026 | Last day for International and Graduating residents to submit a cancellation form and avoid the cancellation fee.** |
Move-In Dates
| Date | Details (We will email you your appointment date & time.) |
|---|---|
| August 17-22, 2026 | 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. with appointments |
Move-Out*
| Date | Details |
|---|---|
| January 15, 2027 | Residents need to be fully moved out by 12 p.m. |
Important Housing Dates
| Date | Details |
|---|---|
| August 17, 2026 | Fall 2026 Meal Plan Begins (Village Commons opens for lunch) |
| August 25-September 4, 2026 | Room Change Process, ends at 12 p.m. |
| September 16, 2026 | Room Transfer Day (for Room Change Process. Needs to be finished by Friday, September 18, 2026, no later than 12 p.m. |
| October 2026 | Health & Safety Inspections |
| December 14-19, 2026 | Finals Week, 24-Hour Quiet Hours |
| December 18, 2026 | Last Fall 2026 Meal Plan day (Village Commons closes after dinner) |
*This applies only to international or graduate students moving out. All other residents may stay through the academic year.
**Only for International and mid-year Graduating residents. Proof and documentation required upon submission.
Housing Application Dates & Deadlines
| Date | Details |
|---|---|
| November 2026 | Housing Application opens |
| November 2026 | Roommate Wizard Opens |
| January TBD 2027 | Housing Application Priority Deadline for Spring 2027 (students who submit their applications after the deadline will be placed on a waitlist and will experience booking delays.) |
| January TBD 2027 | Fall deadline to apply to OSD for Housing accommodations |
| January 14, 2027 | Last day to pay for fall or establish a Payment Plan and make the first payment. Payments made after this date are subject to late fees. After the first payment, all remaining payments are due by the 10th of each month. |
| February TBD 2027 | Last day to Add a Course (Cal State LA residents are required to be Cal State LA students enrolled in courses.) |
| May 14, 2027 | Last day for those who set up a payment plan to make their final payment. |
Cancellation Deadlines
| Date | Details |
|---|---|
| July 17, 2026 | Last day to lower your Meal Plan |
| July 17, 2026 | Last day to Cancel your Housing License Agreement Without Penalty |
| December 15, 2026 | Last day for International and Graduating residents to submit a cancellation form and avoid the cancellation fee.** |
Move-In Date
| Date | Details (We will email you your appointment date & time.) |
|---|---|
| January 22, 2027 | 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. with appointments |
Move-Out & Transfer Days
- Transfer Day: Current residents moving to their new space.
- Move-Out Day: Residents permanently leaving Housing.
| Date | Details |
|---|---|
| May 16-22, 2027 | Move-Out Week: Inspections Begin (by appointment) |
| May 22, 2027 | Move-Out Deadline: Non-summer residents need to be fully moved out by 12 p.m. |
| End of May | Spring to Summer Transfer Day |
Important Housing Dates
| Date | Details |
|---|---|
| January 22, 2027 | Spring 2027 Meal Plan Begins (Village Commons opens for lunch) |
| January 26- February 12, 2027 | Room Change Process |
| TBD 2027 | Room Transfer Day (for Room Change Process) |
| March 15 –19, 2027 | Health & Safety Inspections |
| May 17 – 22, 2027 | Finals Week, 24-Hour Quiet Hours |
| May 22, 2027 | Last Spring 2027 Meal Plan day (Village Commons closes after dinner) |
Summer 2026
Summer 2026 Housing Application Dates & Deadlines
| Date | Session | Details |
|---|---|---|
| March 2026 | All | Housing Application opens |
| March 27, 2026 | All | Roommate Wizard Opens |
| March 27, 2026 | All | Housing Application Priority Deadline (students who submit their applications after the deadline will be placed on a waitlist) |
| March 27, 2026 | All | Deadline to apply for OSD Housing accommodations |
| April 10, 2026 | All | EXTENDED! Roommate Wizard Closes at 12 p.m. |
Cancellation Deadlines
| Deadline Type | May Intersession May 18 - June 5 (3 Weeks) | Session A Only May 22 - June 26 (6 Weeks) | Session B Only July 2 - August 8 (6 weeks) | Sessions A & B May 22 - August 8 (11 weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last day to cancel your Housing License Agreement without penalty | EXTENDED! May 15, 2026 | EXTENDED! May 15, 2026 | June 1, 2026 | EXTENDED! May 15, 2026 |
| Last day to lower your Meal Plan | EXTENDED! May 15, 2026 | EXTENDED! May 15, 2026 | June 1, 2026 | EXTENDED! May 15, 2026 |
Payment Deadlines
| Deadline Type | May Intersession May 18 - June 5 (3 Weeks) | Session A Only May 22 - June 26 (6 Weeks) | Session B Only July 2 - August 8 (6 weeks) | Sessions A & B May 22 - August 8 (11 weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last day to make a full payment | EXTENDED! May 21, 2026 | EXTENDED! May 21, 2026 | June 30, 2026 | EXTENDED! May 21, 2026 |
Last day for Summer A&B residents to establish a Payment Plan (available to Summer A&B ONLY) | X | X | X | EXTENDED! May 21, 2026 |
Last day for those who set up a payment plan to make their final payment. (available to Summer A&B ONLY) | X | X | X | July 13, 2026 |
Move-In Dates
| Deadline Type | May Intersession May 18 - June 5 (3 Weeks) | Session A Only May 22 - June 26 (6 Weeks) | Session B Only July 2 - August 8 (6 weeks) | Sessions A & B May 22 - August 8 (11 weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move-In Day | X | May 22, 2026 | July 2, 2026 | May 22, 2026 |
Move-Out & Transfer Days
- Transfer Day: Current residents moving to their new space.
- Move-Out Day: Residents permanently leaving Housing.
| Deadline Type | May Intersession May 18 - June 5 (3 Weeks) | Session A Only May 22 - June 26 (6 Weeks) | Session B Only July 2 - August 8 (6 weeks) | Sessions A & B May 22 - August 8 (11 weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring to Summer Transfer Day | May 26-28, 2026, by 12 p.m. | May 26, 2026, by 12 p.m. | X | May 26, 2026, by 12 p.m. |
| Move-Out Day | June 6, 2026, by 12 p.m. | June 29, 2026, by 12 p.m. | August 8, 2026, by 12 p.m. | August 8, 2026, by 12 p.m. |
| Summer to Fall Transfer Day | X | X | August 7-10, 2026, by 12 p.m. | August 7-10, 2026, by 12 p.m. |